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Men’s soccer earns twelfth NCAA tournament bid
November 16, 2022
The Spartans received the No. 12 seed and a first-round bye. UNCG will host either Wake Forest University or Ohio State University in the second round on Sunday, November 20.
Students team up with professors to grow the wine industry
November 16, 2022
Students and faculty with the Bryan School are looking at the trends of agritourism to help rural establishments attract more visitors. Some of those students chose to spin off the research into their own projects.
Supporting student veterans’ physical activity
November 16, 2022
Dr. Erin Reifsteck and Dr. Michael Hemphill’s research is focused on supporting student veterans’ post-military wellbeing. Partnering with Military-Affiliated Services, they’re organizing events and activities tailored to the student veteran experience at UNCG.
A top-to-bottom tour of the UNCG Auditorium
November 16, 2022
James Goins and Scott Garrison share some of the secrets and history of the auditorium during a walk through the building – from the basement to the attic – and share what it takes to create memorable experiences for audiences and performers.
Nursing alumna to celebrate Veterans Day treating patients
November 16, 2022
Through the support of the Veterans Access Program, UNCG alumni LeNora Harley received her nursing degree. The VAP provides support for military veterans, active reservists, and active duty military to earn their BSN.
Professor explores evil and morality in video games
November 16, 2022
Dr. Gregory Grieve, who is an ethnographer by training, studies the concept of evil in video games and how players navigate the choices presented in-game.
All in the family
November 15, 2022
Gabe Barker planned to be a teacher and was working toward a credential at UNCG when he realized he really wanted to follow his parents into the restaurant business. Today, he’s at the helm of Pizzeria Mercato in downtown Carrboro, where he strives to give his patrons “an experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.” He says pizza is “the coal that drives the train engine” of the vegetable-focused menu, which also includes salads, homemade pastas, and gelato. Many of the ingredients come from the nationally recognized farmers market across the street, which inspires his cooking.
Men’s soccer wins fifth SoCon tournament title
November 14, 2022
The No. 7 team now goes on to the 2022 NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament after defeating the Mercer Bears, 2-1, on Saturday night. With the win at UNCG Soccer Stadium, the Spartans extended its unbeaten streak to 9-0-1 at home, the first undefeated season at home since 2002.